Fidel Castro (eBook)

In His Own Words

Alex Moore (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
224 Seiten
Racehorse (Verlag)
9781631581915 (ISBN)

Infos

FIDEL CASTROAugust 13, 1926 November 26, 2016.A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past.--Fidel CastroFrom revolutionary and symbol of strength to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the worlds most controversial leaders, and perhaps its most enduring. As Cubas towering and charismatic president for nearly fifty years, Castros influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purposegood or badCastro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled.From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cuba's social reform to The Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban/American diplomatic relations, including Obamas view of Americas relationship with Cuba. Castros death is covered as well as the worlds the reaction to it, including the views of American and Cuban people and the differing reactions of Obama and Trump. A comprehensive look into each stage of Castros life and leadership More than a dozen color photos spanning the Cuban leaders lifeComes complete with Castros most resonating speechesFidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castros life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of readers political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leaders influence on the Cuban people, The United States, and the world will continue to echo through time.

Autor

ALEX MOORE is an experienced editor of numerous biographies of historical figures and celebrities, and has written dozens of books on famous people of all kinds, from Hollywood celebrities to notable public figures.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2017
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Zeitgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Systeme
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie
• ISBN-13: 9781631581915 / 9781631581915